Unmanned Systems News & Articles

The latest unmanned systems news for UAV, UAS, UGV, USV, UUV, drones and robotics. Articles on product launches and technological advances in unmanned and autonomous design, research and manufacture.

Dedrone Unveils Agile Multi-Sensor Counter-sUAS Solution

Offering modular sensor-fusion and mitigation flexibility in the field, including Radio Frequency (RF) detect and defeat, as well as camera and radar, DedroneTactical was showcased during the Airspace Awareness & Protection Conference 2023

Jun 12, 2023
Hermeus Receives First Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine for Hypersonic UAS

The F100 will propel the Darkhorse to speeds of around Mach 2.8, where a ramjet will take over at the transition point, propelling Darkhorse to its target velocity of Mach 5

Jun 12, 2023
GNSS Receivers Successfully Track Simulated Xona PULSAR LEO Signal

This test shows that Hexagon | NovAtel GNSS receivers can track a Spirent Communications-simulated L-band signal identical to the PULSAR signal broadcast by Xona Space Systems’ Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites

Jun 12, 2023
DSNS Emergency Services Ukraine Receives Landmine Training & Demonstrations

The training program involved Draganfly’s innovative Situational Assessment UAV technology, which was used to train personnel from the Main Department of the State of Emergency Services Cherkasy Region Ukraine

Jun 12, 2023
Tactical Unmanned Helicopters & GCS for Maritime, Naval & Security Operations

Alpha Unmanned Systems' helicopter UAVs are deployed around the world for maritime security, border control, infrastructure inspections and other critical missions

Jun 09, 2023
Quantum-Systems Receives Funding to Accelerate Vector eVTOL Production

Silent, mid-endurance electric VTOL fixed-wing sUAS Vector delivers real-time, high-resolution downlink imagery to operators performing mid-range reconnaissance missions

Jun 09, 2023
Semi-Finalists Announced for GENIUS NY UAS Accelerator Program 

The semi-finalists, which are developing innovations in the UAS and robotics industries, will now compete to see which five are selected to the program at CenterState CEO’s The Tech Garden in Syracuse, NY

Jun 09, 2023
European Consortium Delivers Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System Project

iMUGS created a European-wide architecture for ground and aerial platforms, command, control, and communication equipment, sensors, payloads, and algorithms, addressing challenges for interoperability, perception, and decision-making

Jun 09, 2023
Approval Granted for Skydio BVLOS Drone Operations In Japan

Skydio has received nationwide approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for remote operations using Skydio Dock and Remote Ops with no flight crew on site

Jun 09, 2023
Lithuania Selects Frequentis to Implement Drone Management Solution

Frequentis will provide Oro Navigacija with an uncrewed traffic management (UTM) suite including Common Information Services (CIS) functionality for real-time, shared situational awareness and information exchange

Jun 08, 2023
u-blox Announces Two High-Precision GNSS Positioning Modules

The modules will be based on u-blox’s F9 platform, with the ZED-F9P-15B offering mobile robotics customers an L1/L5 alternative to L1/L2 and the NEO-F9P enabling precise navigation and automation of moving industrial machinery

Jun 08, 2023
UAVOS Deploys Drones to Collect Data for Pipeline Construction

Automated scanning and area surveying has been carried out by UAVOS' Borey unmanned aircraft and the UVH-170 gasoline powered unmanned helicopter

Jun 08, 2023
SNC Progresses on US Army Future Tactical UAS Program

The US Army has selected Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Voly-T UAV for Option 1 of its FTUAS Increment 2 program with the potential for additional contract award options of up to 21 months

Jun 08, 2023
Intelligent Autonomous Navigation System Goes Live at MARIN

Robosys’ Voyager AI’s unique capabilities to deliver intelligent thinking to maritime autonomy navigation was the driver for Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) to operate the solution with its Dolphin Simulation software

Jun 08, 2023
Saildrone USVs Awarded Approval in Principle by ABS

Approval in Principle (AIP), an important first step to full classification of a new maritime vehicle, was awarded to the Saildrone Voyager and Surveyor

Jun 08, 2023
New High Performance Material Released for Injection Molding

A composite with thermoplastic matrix, PA12 based and Carbon fibers reinforced, Windform XT 2.0 IMG is the first injection molding material from CRP Technology

Jun 08, 2023
Anduril Demonstrates Lattice for Mission Autonomy at US Army EDGE23 Exercise

During EDGE23 at Yuma Proving Ground, a single soldier used Lattice for Mission Autonomy software to conduct pre-mission planning, operational analysis, and command and control of multiple uncrewed aircraft

Jun 07, 2023
Teledyne FLIR’s New Integration Tool for Boson+ & Hadron 640R

The program includes integration support videos and additional online content, offering tips and documentation to help reduce risk while simplifying thermal product development

Jun 07, 2023
Longest 5G-Enabled BVLOS Drone Flight Completed

T-Mobile helped Valmont capture mission-critical data in an industry-first 77-mile BVLOS drone inspection operation

Jun 07, 2023
New Broadband Airborne Datalink with Multi-Platform & MUM-T Capabilities

The compact 10W radio from Creomagic, CreoAir-HP, demonstrates extraordinary throughput of up to 100Mbps and operational range of up to 250km, weighing only 800gr

Jun 07, 2023
UAV SATCOM Solutions for BVLOS Connectivity

ATMOSPHERE's SATCOM terminals enable BVLOS command, control and communication for long-range UAS

Jun 06, 2023
Asia-Pacific Country Orders Katfish High-Speed Mine Hunting Solution

Delivery of Kraken's KATFISH towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar, Tentacle Winch and Autonomous Launch and Recovery Systems (ALARS) is due to take place in Q2, 2023, and will be integrated onboard a vessel selected by the customer

Jun 06, 2023
Sabertooth AUVs Ordered for Offshore Seismic Data Acquisition

Saab’s Sabertooth AUVs will form part of PXGEO’s MantaRay solution for offshore seismic data acquisition and for deployment and recovery of equipment during ocean bottom surveys

Jun 06, 2023
Developing Innovative Robotic Capabilities to Ensure Future Operational Advantage

Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA 2023 is a platform for experts to discuss current challenges and future priorities for advancing autonomous capabilities to maintain operational advantage in the evolving battlespace

Jun 06, 2023
New Variable-Pitch Propeller System for Multirotor Drones

The system is designed to increase the MTOW of the aircraft and improve power efficiency during hovering

Jun 06, 2023
New Collaboration for Medical Drone Deliveries in Africa

The utilization of Wingcopter’s delivery drones with Siemens Healthineers’ laboratory diagnostics facilities will allow for quick and automated 2-way delivery of samples, medicine and other medical products

Jun 05, 2023
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.